1. Flight to Luang Prabang
2. Bus to Luang Prabang
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From Siem Reap to Luang Prabang you can travel by plane or bus.
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- You can also travel by tourist bus from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang in Laos, but this way of transport takes a lot of time and it is not so comfortable. Travel by bus from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang can take up 33 hours and bus tickets cost about $50-80/pp. But you can do a stopover in Pakse in southern Laos. If you want to travel by train you have to travel via Thailand, there is a train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Nong Khai. There is the closest railway station in Nong Khai in Thailand. There are also some buses from Pakse to Luang Prabang and now you can search, book and buy your bus tickets and flights to Luang Prabang online. From Luang Prabang you can travel to Hanoi in Vietnam – there are some sleeper buses and also direct flights between these cities. Teoretically you can also visit Vientiane – the capital of Laos and another tourist important site.
- Book bus e-tickets + flights from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang online
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- Luang Prabang is a small but visited tourist town and one of the most visited places in Laos. Luang Prabang can offer some activities and nice spots for tourists. There is no train connection between Siem Reap in Cambodia and Luang Prabang, so the best way how to travel to Luang Prabang is to take a direct flight from Siem Reap. It is the most effective and fastest way of traveling in southeast Asia. But sometimes a bit more expensive, one-way direct flights start at $85/pp. You can also travel by bus / minivan via Don Det, Vang Vieng, Pakse or Savannakhet in Laos.
| Transfer Mode – Siem Reap to Luang Prabang: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane (direct flight) | 2 hours | $85-300/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 33-35 hours | $50-80/pp |
How do I get from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
1. FLIGHTS from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
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- new international airport in Luang Prabang was opened in 2013
- it is a little bit more expensive but the fastest and comfortable way how to travel to Luang Prabang
- airlines from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang: Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines
- flight time from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang is only about 2 hours
- price of flight is about $85 – 300 (special deal or economy standard), price can be also higher
- if you are looking for the most comfortable way of transport you should choose flight
- Book and buy your flight from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang on Baolau ➜
2. BUS from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
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- travel by bus from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang can take about 33 hours!
- recommended place for stop – Pakse in Laos, read this article: Transportation in Laos
- from Pakse you can take another direct bus to Luang Prabang
- seats minivans and sleeper and comfortable buses on this route
- bus companies from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang: Asia Van Transfer (minivans), King of Bus
- Asia Van Transfer stops also in Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Pakse
- one-way bus ticket from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang costs about $50-85/pp
- read all information before you buy bus tickets to Luang Prabang
- Book and buy bus e-tickets from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
Baolau – search, book, buy tickets, flights online
– a company specializing in train, bus, ferry tickets and flights mainly for Vietnam (+Cambodia and Laos)
– you can buy also a bus tickets (Hung Thanh, Mai Linh, Hoang Long, Futabus, InterBus Lines…)
– flights of Vietnamese Airlines, JetStar Pacific, VietJet Air, Air Asia as well as flights to neighbouring countries
– ferry/boat tickets in Vietnam (eg. ferry to Cat Ba, ferry to Phu Quoc, ferry to Quan Lan, ferry to Phnom Penh…)
– the price of tickets depends on the official price of transport company
– you will see the final price before you make a payment transaction
– acceptable online train e-ticket in your mobile phone in Vietnam (I recommend to print a ticket)
– read also frequently asked questions on Baolau website
12go.asia – search, book, buy tickets, flights online
– a specialist in train, bus, ferry tickets and flights mainly for Thailand (also tickets for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos…)
– from 2018 you can book train tickets for China online (Beijing to Xian, Shanghai to Hangzhou, Shenzhen to Guangzhou..)
– ferry/boat tickets in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, eg. ferry to Vung Tau, Koh Tao, Koh Rong, Koh Chang, Koh Phi Phi…
– tickets for the main routes in Thailand, eg: Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bangkok to Krabi
– you can use an online train e-ticket in your mobile phone in Vietnam + Thailand
– more information about train tickets and trains in Thailand
– if you buy a ticket of private trains in Vietnam to Sapa on 12go.asia or Baolau (Orient Express, Sapaly…), you must pick it up at the station
– information about 12go.asia read in article about transportation in Vietnam
❓ FAQ + Travel Tips – Siem Reap to Luang Prabang:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
2. How long does it take from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang takes about 2 hours.
- Travel by bus from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang takes about 33-35 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang costs about $85-300/pp.
- Travel by bus from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang costs about $50-80/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang is about 650 km by plane and about 1500 km by bus.
5. What is the fastest way of transfer from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- The most fastest way of transport to Luang Prabang from Siem Reap Reap in Cambodia is to take a direct flight.
6. What is the cheapest way of travel from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- The cheapest option of transfer to Luang Prabang from Siem Reap Reap in Cambodia is to travel by tourist bus.
7. Is it possible to travel by train from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- No, there is no direct train connection from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Luang Prabang in Laos. If you want to travel by train you have to travel via Thailand. There is a train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok in Thailand and from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Nong Khai has the closest railway station to Luang Prabang.
8. Is there a railway network in Laos?
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- Yes, in December 2021, there was opened a new railway from Vientianet to Boten via Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.
- you can check Laos Railway Map
9. Is there also another way how to get from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang?
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- No, there is no direct train connection from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Luang Prabang in Laos. If you want to travel by train you have to travel via Thailand. There is a train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok in Thailand and from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Nong Khai has the closest railway station to Luang Prabang.
10. How and where to book hotel in Luang Prabang?
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- Luang Prabang offers mainly cheap guesthouses, hotels and resorts for tourists. Search and book your hotel or resort in Luang Prabang in Laos online here > Book resort or hotel in Luang Prabang.
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(You can change your departure and arrival, eg. Siem Reap to Pakse, Pakse to Luang Prabang…)